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Roasted Frozen Cauliflower

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated Jan 21, 2025
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4.94 from 15 votes

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Roasted frozen cauliflower is easy to make and comes out wonderfully caramelized and flavorful. You just need to be patient - it takes a bit longer than fresh cauliflower, but it's still ready in about an hour.

Roasted frozen cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

I'm so grateful for frozen vegetables! They are always there in the freezer, patiently awaiting their turn. When I'm out of fresh veggies, I'm always happy to have them on hand, and roasted frozen cauliflower, caramelized and delicious, is a great example of how good they can be.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to roast frozen cauliflower.

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Frozen cauliflower: I use two 1-pound bags of cauliflower florets.
  • Olive oil spray: I use it to spray the pan and the cauliflower florets. You can use olive oil and drizzle it on the cauliflower, but I like the convenience of spraying and the way it evenly coats the veggies.
  • To season: Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.

Variations

  • You can use melted butter instead of olive oil.
  • Sometimes, I use dried oregano instead of thyme.
  • If you like your food spicy, add a pinch of cayenne.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the florets with grated parmesan.

Instructions

Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe:

Preheat your oven to 400°F. This is a good temperature for slowly caramelizing the outside of the cauliflower while making the inside tender - almost buttery.

Scatter the cauliflower florets over a parchment-lined, olive-oil-coated rimmed baking sheet. Spray the florets with olive oil and season them with spices.

Seasoning the cauliflower with black pepper.

Bake the cauliflower until it's golden brown. In my oven, this takes 45-50 minutes. I would start checking after 40 minutes, just in case.

Roasted frozen cauliflower is ready on the baking sheet.

Expert Tip

Frozen cauliflower florets are typically not all the same size - in fact, they greatly vary in size - but that's fine. Don't worry about it. You can bake them all together.

Recipe FAQs

Should I thaw the cauliflower before cooking?

No. To preserve its freshness and texture, you should bake it from frozen.

Can you roast frozen vegetables?

Yes, and this is especially true for cauliflower. It's obvious that one can use frozen cauliflower to make mashed cauliflower or microwave cauliflower. But as it turns out, you can also successfully roast it.

As long as you're patient and let the cauliflower slowly caramelize in a 400°F oven, you'll be rewarded with gorgeous, browned, and delicious cauliflower.

Will it be as crispy as fresh cauliflower?

No. The only difference between frozen and fresh is that frozen cauliflower doesn't crisp up when baked as much as fresh does. It's tender and buttery. But it's very, very good!

Serving Suggestions

This is a versatile side dish that works with so many main dishes! But since I cook it in a 400°F oven, I like to serve it with an entree that I can cook in the same oven. So I often serve it with one of the following:

  • Meatballs in tomato sauce
  • Spicy drumsticks
  • Ground beef casserole
  • Spicy shrimp
  • Cheeseburger casserole

Storing Leftovers

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. I keep them in a glass food storage container, as shown in the photo below:

Roasted frozen cauliflower leftovers in a glass container.

Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power, or enjoy them cold in salads. They make a great addition to this simple arugula salad.

Roasted frozen cauliflower is served on a baking sheet.

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Roasted frozen cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Roasted Frozen Cauliflower

Roasted frozen cauliflower is easy to make and comes out wonderfully caramelized and flavorful. You just need to be patient - it takes a bit longer than fresh cauliflower, but it's still ready in about an hour.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray - extra-virgin
  • 2 pounds frozen cauliflower florets
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt - or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with olive oil.
    Parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Arrange the frozen cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. They won't all be the same size - that's OK. Don't worry about it.
    Frozen cauliflower florets on a baking sheet.
  • Spray the florets with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
    Seasoning the cauliflower with black pepper.
  • Bake the florets until golden brown, for 45-50 minutes. Serve immediately.
    Roasted frozen cauliflower is ready on the baking sheet.

Notes

  • I use it to spray the pan and the cauliflower florets. You can use olive oil and drizzle it on the cauliflower, but I like the convenience of spraying and the way it evenly coats the veggies.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, you can sprinkle the florets with grated parmesan.
  • To preserve its freshness and texture, you should bake the cauliflower from frozen. Don't thaw it before using it in this recipe. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power, or enjoy them cold in salads.

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 0.25 recipe | Calories: 117 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 348 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 4 g

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  1. Katie says

    March 04, 2024 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    I roasted some cauliflower from frozen today using this recipe, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      March 04, 2024 at 9:09 pm

      You're very welcome, katie! I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

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